Principal - Wessaguset Elementary School

PRINCIPAL - WESSAGUSSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to "Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student." Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment.

We educate over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Responsibility:

The elementary school principal is directly responsible to the superintendent of schools or their designee.

General Duties:

The principal will plan, organize, administer, manage, and coordinate the total school program.

Specific Duties:

• Provides instructional leadership and promotes student behavior that is supportive of and conducive to the implementation of the instructional program
• Supervises all professional, administrative, and support personnel assigned to the school and evaluates staff according to the district's established procedures
• Visits classrooms frequently to observe instruction and support the instructional process in all aspects of student learning
• Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum at the elementary school level
• Organizes and supervises all student activities and oversees the maintenance of standards concerning student discipline, health, safety, and general welfare
• Provides general supervision of all school areas, including classrooms, corridors, the cafeteria, the gymnasium, and school grounds, and coordinates the use of the building for both day and nonschool use
• Directs the maintenance of all school records, including discipline, health, grade reporting, and attendance records
• Directs and supervises the preparation of reports requested by the superintendent of schools, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and other state and federal government agencies
• Approves field trip requests that support the instructional curriculum
• Has, subject to district policy, state law, and approval of the superintendent, complete responsibility for hiring and termination of all personnel in the building
• Assumes responsibility for implementing and observing all School Committee policies and regulations by the school's staff and students
• Serves as Co-chairperson of the School Council and oversees the development of the school improvement plan.
• Plans and supervises programs for school volunteers
• Plans and supervises staff orientation and mentoring programs and has overall responsibility for those professional development programs conducted in the building
• Supervises the administration of student discipline in keeping with the concepts of due process and as written in the student handbook and assists in the preparation of recommendations relative to updating the primary student handbook
• Maintains an inventory of school supplies, furniture, equipment, and books and determines the needs in each of these areas to prepare the annual budget
• Maintains and directs the accounting of all school funds and reports annually in this regard to the office of the superintendent of schools
• Works with staff and students to promote building cleanliness and maintenance
• Plans and supervises evacuation drills and other elements of the emergency preparedness program
• Serves on system-wide curriculum and program development committees
• Interprets school policy and works with parents, teachers, and citizens to promote an effective flow of communication
• Assists in preparing students for transition to the middle school level
• Organizes informational programs and meetings for students, parents, and guardians and develops a public relations program designed to further the community's understanding and support of elementary education
• Develops and oversees systematic procedures for the continual assessment of pupil achievement
• Coordinates involvement and supervision of student teachers
• Arrange for necessary substitute coverage and supervise and evaluate the performance of substitute teachers
• Continuously learns professionally through the reading of professional journals, professional development, and other means of strengthening school leadership practices 
• Delegates authority to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the superintendent of schools

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Vision to advance 21st Century Skills into the curriculum and school-based activities
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with many different constituents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in complex and changing environments
• Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with graduate coursework in school administration
• Ability to satisfy MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure requirements for Elementary Principal
• Bilingual candidates preferred
• Candidates with experience teaching/leading in a diverse community preferred

Terms of Employment:

• The successful candidate will be extended a contract with terms contingent on experience and qualifications
• Competitive benefits will be included in the contract offered
• The effective date of employment will be on or about July 1

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.